Singapore Forest Area
Forest area as % of land area AG.LND.FRST.ZS
Singapore's forest area was 20.40% in 2025, ranked 132nd globally. This represents a 2.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Singapore's forest area stood at 20.40% in 2025, a decline of +0.54% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 20.40% by 2025. Singapore ranked 132nd globally.
Singapore's forest area has exhibited fluctuations over the past three and a half decades, with a notable decline observed in recent years. At its peak in 2001, the country's forest area reached 25.50, the highest recorded value during this period. Conversely, as of 2025, the forest area has decreased to 20.39, marking the lowest value since 1990. This downward trend is also evident when compared to peer countries, with Gambia's forest area, for instance, marginally surpassing Singapore's at 21.15. The reduction in forest area can have significant environmental implications, including decreased biodiversity and increased susceptibility to natural disasters. The trajectory of Singapore's forest area is expected to continue its downward trend unless measures are implemented to conserve and restore forest cover, such as reforestation efforts and sustainable land-use practices.
Data & projection
| Year | Forest Area | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 20.13% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 20.40% | - | - |
| 2025 | 20.40% | −0.54% | #132 |
| 2023 | 20.93% | −0.25% | #131 |
| 2022 | 21.18% | −0.25% | #132 |
| 2021 | 21.43% | −0.25% | #131 |
| 2020 | 21.69% | −0.31% | #131 |
| 2019 | 22.00% | −0.31% | #131 |
| 2018 | 22.31% | −0.32% | #131 |
| 2017 | 22.63% | −0.34% | #129 |
| 2016 | 22.97% | −0.26% | #127 |
| 2015 | 23.23% | −0.36% | #127 |
| 2014 | 23.59% | −0.43% | #125 |
| 2013 | 24.02% | −0.39% | #123 |
| 2012 | 24.41% | −0.43% | #122 |
| 2011 | 24.84% | −0.43% | #121 |
| 2010 | 25.27% | +0.03% | #121 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Singapore matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw forest area improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Singapore's forest area was 20.40% in 2025. Ranked 132nd globally. This represents a 2.6% decrease from the previous year.
Singapore's forest area peaked at 25.50% in 2001.
The lowest forest area in Singapore was 20.40% in 2025.
Singapore ranks 132nd globally in forest area as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is AG.LND.FRST.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Singapore's forest area is projected to reach 20.40% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The forest area of Singapore in 2025 was 20.40%. This ranks 132nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_singapore_forest-area,
title = {Singapore Forest Area},
url = {https://historysaid.com/singapore/forest-area/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}